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November 2, 2026
Is it better not to lose than to worry about winning?
The ongoing battle with whitefly. Last week, something was said to me that made me stop and think: perhaps it is better not to lose than to worry about winning. In context, the comment was about the never-ending battle against whitefly. I describe controlling whitefly as being a bit like a cat chasing its own tail. Just when you think you are getting on top of the problem, another challenge comes along. The advice of concentrating on not losing rather than trying to win was an excellent point.
November 2, 2026
Learn from the Best – International Greenhouse Specialist Frank in New Zealand This December
Advising Since 1999 Frank Florus from Lycopersicon, Belgium. Frank is a crop specialist with extensive knowledge of tomatoes, as well as experience with other Solanaceae greenhouse crops.
November 2, 2026
B+S Dutch Trolleys for Sale – Mokai
Approximately 35 B+S Dutch trolleys are available for sale from Mokai.
November 2, 2026
From trial to scale: how Hollandia is advancing gerbera production with color-controlled Philips LED lighting
Building flexibility into the installation through dynamic intensity and spectral control
November 2, 2026
Following the great success of Diamond, Phormium launches Pearl: a new diffuse climate screen
Pearl offers energy savings of 47%, while its moisture-wicking yarns help maintain a stable and healthy greenhouse climate
October 19, 2026
Phoebe Scherer is the first to point out the irony – she is an award-winning kiwifruit grower but she isn’t an orchardist
Instead the 30-year-old helps hundreds of other growers improve kiwifruit yield and quality, skills she hopes will set her apart when she competes in this year’s Young Horticulturist of the Year.
October 19, 2026
Dane’s deep-rooted passion for conservation
Young Horticulturist of the Year finalist Dane Sales is fervent about looking after native trees – and he wants to educate others.
October 19, 2026
Have your say and win!
A Lighter Touch is surveying growers and crop protection advisors about whether growers are moving to a more integrated approach to pest and disease management.
October 20, 2026
Winter cucumber trial shows spectrum control can lower energy costs without compromising yield
Signify’s Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force fixtures enable precise control of different wavelength areas:
October 20, 2026
Powerplants – Purpose built facility will support leading research in crop production
The University of Tasmania is investing in the future of Australian agriculture with the development of a state of the art research greenhouse complex at its Newnham Campus in Launceston.
October 20, 2026
VentureFruit launches ADORE™ apples:
A global premium programme uniting new climate-resilient varieties under one brand
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September 22, 2026
Horticentre Support Again Drives Another Successful Grower2Grower Golf Day 2026
Congratulations to Centuria for Winning the 5th Grower2Grower Golf Day. The Grower2Grower Golf Day was held on 11 September at Pukekohe Golf Club, and once again it was a huge success thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors, including our major sponsor, Horticentre.
September 22, 2026
Bolleboom and Bazuin chose Philips GreenPower LED toplighting force elite to make cucumber cultivation more stable, efficient and controllable
“We want to work with a reliable partner and a reliable product”
August 25, 2026
Why Are Growers Not Using the Geothermal Calculator?
A free tool has been developed specifically for New Zealand’s covered crop industry – so why aren't more growers using it?
August 11, 2026
Cucumber Grafting: Insurance Policy or Unnecessary Cost?
Grafting can provide a stronger root system and valuable insurance against root-zone problems – but it won’t protect the canopy from fungal disease.
September 7, 2026
Keeping the Door Shut: Are Insect Screens the Next Step in Greenhouse IPM?
As thrips and other pest pressures continue to increase, it may be time to rethink how we stop pests entering the greenhouse in the first place. As we head into spring, and following the recent Mini Covered Cropping NZ Conference, one pest issue continues to stand out: the ever-increasing threat posed by thrips.
September 22, 2026
New screens as a response to rising energy cost
"The cheapest energy ultimately remains the energy you do not need to purchase"
